Quinoa Salad With Avocado And Dried Cranberries Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Avocado And Dried Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1 lemon, juice and zest finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; salt; fresh ground pepper; Salad; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup apricot, finely diced; 2 avocados; 2 green onions, sliced diagonally; 1/4 cup almonds, toasted (slivered or sliced)

Servings: persons

Dressing
1 lemon, juice and zest finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt
fresh ground pepper
Salad
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup apricot, finely diced
2 avocados
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1/4 cup almonds, toasted (slivered or sliced)

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Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Salad:
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In a saucepan, combine quinoa, salt and cold water; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork, spread on a large baking sheet and let cool completely.
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Place cranberries and apricots in a small bowl. Cover with warm water and let stand for about 5 minutes or until plump. Drain and set aside.
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Just before serving, peel avocados and cut into bite size chunks. Place in a bowl and toss with dressing to prevent discoloration. Add cooled quinoa, cranberry mixture, green onions and almonds.
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Make ahead: The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. The quinoa can be cooked up to 1 day in advance; after cooling, add the green onions and cranberry mixture, chill. Toss with the avocados just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1 lemon, juice and zest finely chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Avocado And Dried Cranberries falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Salad With Avocado And Dried Cranberries

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